18 hours ago, ElsieD said:
I have had the green but not the black. Please clarify - they should be splitting or not splitting? I'm thinking not splitting. I'm going to go to the same Indian grocer I bought the green ones from. I'm hoping he'll have the black ones.
From the spruceates.com
”Always try to buy black cardamom whole rather than in seed form as it begins to lose its potency and aroma when the skin is removed and seeds are stored without the skin. For the same reason, it is also preferable not to buy the powdered form if whole pods are available. When required for use as a powder, remove and discard the skin, grind the seeds in a clean, dry coffee grinder, and use immediately. Look for fragrant, well-formed pods that are plump, firm, dry, and about an inch in length.’
my Indian cookbooks also say a similar thing.